Diploma of Manufacturing Technology - MSA50108

TAFE NSW

Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E

This qualification is part of the Manufacturing Training Package. There are three specialist streams available: Metallurgy; Polymer technology; Structural steel detailing.

Structure

21 units: 5 core
16 elective

Subjects

Undertake basic process planning
Identify and describe equipment for mineral and chemical processing plants
Produce detailed engineering drawings
Perform basic eddy current testing
Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to mechanical engineering designs
Perform computations
Develop a colour formulation
Undertake root cause analysis
Carry out heat treatment
Monitor and test sands, cores and moulds
Work safely with ionizing radiation
Undertake basic process planning
Select non metallic materials for engineering applications
Manage engineering projects
Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment
Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations
Diagnose production equipment problems
Analyse metallurgical failures of components and recommend preventative measures
Select welding processes
Perform basic magnetic particle testing
Undertake process capability improvements
Use planning software systems in manufacturing
Exercise external quality assurance
Analyse the design of products and tools
Manage self in the engineering environment
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems
Perform complex tests to measure engineering properties of materials
Source and estimate materials
Apply metallurgical principles and techniques in welding and other thermal processes
Select and apply mechatronic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques
Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations
Create 2D drawings using computer aided design system
Analyse equipment performance
Participate in quality assurance techniques
Perform basic engineering detail drafting
Select and control inspection processes and procedures
Contribute to the development of products or processes
Perform penetrant testing
Perform electrical/electronic detail drafting
Use tools for precision work
Perform advanced statistical quality control
Apply cost factors to work practices
Produce basic engineering graphics
Perform equipment condition monitoring and recording
Monitor secondary steelmaking operations
Determine and supervise heat treatment of metal
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
Calculate and predict chemical outcomes in metallurgical situations
Choose polymer materials for an application
Perform radiographic testing
Perform chemical tests and procedures
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing
Detail structural steel members
Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers
Organise and communicate information
Perform inspection
Interpret customer requirements
Apply quality standards
Apply plant and process design principles and techniques in engineering situations
Use power tools/hand held operations
Plan and design manufacturing engineering projects
Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements
Apply calculus in engineering situations
Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced)
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability
Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste
Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment
Undertake basic production scheduling
Apply industrial engineering principles and techniques in competitive manufacturing engineering situations
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications
Analyse manual handling processes
Apply maintenance systems principles and techniques in engineering situations
Use hand tools
Detail standardised structural connections
Evaluate mould design and gating
Recommend a refractory for an application
Undertake proactive maintenance analyses
Interpret basic binary phase diagrams
Determine heat transfer loads for processing equipment
Interpret technical specifications and manuals
Perform microscopic examination
Perform ultrasonic thickness testing
Select metal joining process
Assist in the analysis of a supply chain
Use structured problem solving tools
Facilitate the development of a new product
Manage a value chain
Lead change in a manufacturing environment
Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures
Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace
Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects
Prepare trial batches for evaluation
Trial new process or product
Trial a new die/tool
Apply metallurgy principles and practice to determine metal forming and shaping processes
Determine corrosion prevention strategies for metal and alloys
Develop manufacturing related business plans
Undertake supervised procurement activities
Perform basic radiographic testing
Develop a proactive maintenance strategy
Prepare and examine metallographic samples
Use materials and process knowledge to complete work operations
Plan to undertake a routine task
Manage people relationships
Modify an existing product
Monitor ferrous melting and casting processes
Trial a new, advanced or complex mould
Prepare a simple production schedule
Set advanced or complex dies
Select surface treatment methods for metallic components or products
Manage engineering resources
Perform magnetic particle testing
Interpret and produce curved 3-dimensional shapes
Facilitate SCADA systems in a manufacturing team or work area
Perform physical tests
Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing
Develop a competitive manufacturing system
Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project
Perform ultrasonic testing
Interact with computing technology
Facilitate a Just in Time (JIT) system
Manage workplace learning
Develop fibre composite products using cored-laminate techniques
Detail ancillary steelwork
Perform eddy current testing
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations
Test the mechanical properties of materials
Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections
Set a die
Plan and design mechanical engineering projects
Select metal forming process
Solve colour problems
Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing
Apply metallurgy principles
Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes
Perform laboratory procedures
Assist in sales of technical products/systems
Plan a complete activity
Select common engineering materials
Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements
Use SCADA systems in manufacturing
Modify existing compounds
Perform basic statistical quality control
Improve cost factors in work practices
Apply scientific principles and techniques in mechatronic engineering situations
Work in a socially diverse environment
Demonstrate basic knowledge of casting operations
Develop a Just in Time (JIT) system
Change extrusion die and setup
Apply metallurgy principles and practice to optimise furnace operation
Predict polymer properties and characteristics
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures
Develop the application of enterprise systems in manufacturing
Select and apply mechanical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques
Plan and complete metallurgical projects
Apply automated systems principles and techniques in engineering situations
Develop and manage sustainable energy practices
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
Make minor modifications to products
Select and test mechanical engineering materials
Identify equipment faults
Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations
Use material and process knowledge to solve problems
Analyse and map a value chain
Apply mechatronics fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects
Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations
Monitor primary steel making process
Monitor non-ferrous melting and casting processes
Apply basic engineering design concepts
Determine rheology and output of plastics materials from processing equipment
Write reports
Ensure process improvements are sustained
Perform basic tests
Schedule material deliveries
Interpret complex binary phase diagrams
Develop quick changeover procedures
Undertake and interpret results of chemical analysis on metal samples
Implement a competitive manufacturing system
Analyse plant and equipment condition monitoring results
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy
Optimise process/plant area
Calculate stresses in simple structures
Monitor blast furnace operations
Apply basic chemical principles to metallurgy
Apply mechanical system design principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations
Select and test mechatronic engineering materials
Interpret technical drawing
Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing
Plan and design maintenance engineering projects
Conduct product and/or process capability studies
Apply computer aided modelling and data management techniques to mechatronic engineering designs
Manage change and technical development
Manage environmental effects of engineering activities
Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout
Mistake proof a production process
Represent mechatronic engineering designs
Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices
Perform mechanical tests
Prepare, standardise and use solutions
Use CAD to create and display 3D models
Establish non-destructive tests
Manage engineering operations
Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment.
Calibrate measuring equipment
Repair and fit engineering components
Prepare basic engineering drawing
Optimise cost of product
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
Review and analyse production trials and specify retrials
Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product
Perform engineering measurements
Determine and improve process capability
Incorporate structural steel detailing into fabrication and construction project management
Dismantle, replace and assemble engineering components
Analyse failure in polymeric materials
Match and adjust colour
Perform precision mechanical measurement
Represent mechanical engineering designs
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations
Develop a new compound
Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
Manage technical sales and promotion
Recommend ferrous and non ferrous metals or alloys for an application
Sustain process improvements
Perform advanced engineering detail drafting
Plan and design mechatronic engineering projects